Been Through the Water

Hear, O Israel, The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise. Bind them as sign on your hand, fix them as an emblem on your forehead, and write them on the doorposts of your house and your gates.

Deuteronomy 6: 4-9

Yesterday, we the had joy of celebrating the baptism of Raidan Corral during worship. As our family of faith celebrated his baptism, we were reminded of our own baptisms. Pastor Jason reminded us that baptism is about belonging and becoming. We belong to God and to the family of God. Through baptism, we are becoming the child God wants us to be. Through baptism, we are committing ourselves to growing and becoming a true follower of Christ.

During the baptism, we also used the symbol of light. We lit a candle that the family and godparents held for Raidan. This light reminds us that through baptism we are moving toward the light of God. This light also reminds us the Jesus Christ is the “light of the world” and we follow that light!

If you missed yesterday’s service, you can watch it here:

Serving the Midway Band

We will be serving chili and sandwiches to the Midway High School Band before their home game on Friday, October 1st around 5:30 pm. We love supporting the young people in our community, including our very own Miranda Hickman. We need volunteers to prepare parts of the meal. If you are able to help or donate items, please contact Pastor Joanie. We need:

• 150 paper bowls
• 150 plastic spoons
• 150 paper plates
• 150 plastic cups
• napkins
• 2 large containers of lemonade mix
• 10 -12 packages of cookies

Cards and Goodies for Hospital Staff

Can you sit down one day this week or weekend and make a card for the nurses and staff at our local hospitals?  Could you purchase or make a batch of cookies for those that are working tirelessly to care for others? Maybe you could sit down with a child or grandchild and draw some pictures together.  The staff, nurses, and doctors need a boost of JOY!!!

We heard from a chaplain from the local hospitals that the morale of doctors, nurses, and staff is very low.  They are tired, sad, and worn out more than ever—still dealing with COVID-19.

You may bring cards or other goodies to the church anytime.  Please contact Pastor Joanie if you have questions or would like to drop something at the church.

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This week:

Wednesday, September 22 – 12 noon Bible study on Proverbs
Wednesday, September 22 – 5:30 pm Middle School Girls Bible Study & Snack Dinner
Wednesday, September 22 – 6:00 pm The Chosen Bible Study Series begins, Fellowship Hall
Thursday, September 23 – 9:30 am Ladles of Love Meal Delivery
Friday, September 24 – 12 noon Prayer & Devotion (online & Free Conference Call)
Sunday, September 26 – 10:30 am Worship, John Alsey Johnson, preaching
Sunday, September 26 – 11:30 am Board meeting

Upcoming Events:

Wednesdays in September at 5:30 pm – Middle School Girls Bible Study & Snack Dinner
Wednesdays beginning September 22 6:00 pm – Adult Bible Study series on The Chosen
Homecoming Sunday, October 17, 10:30 am – Worship